FibroScan: No Referral Needed to Check Your Liver Health

Why Liver Health Is Hard to Measure

The liver is remarkably resilient, which means damage can progress quietly for years before symptoms appear. Traditional tests each offer only part of the picture. Blood work can fluctuate. Ultrasound and CT scans may identify fat in the liver but often cannot determine whether scarring is present. Liver biopsy, while informative, is invasive and not practical for routine monitoring.

FibroScan helps close this gap by offering reliable, repeatable measurements without invasive testing.

What a FibroScan Measures and What the Test Is Like

FibroScan uses advanced ultrasound-based technology to assess two critical aspects of liver health: liver stiffness, which reflects scarring (fibrosis), and liver fat content, which helps quantify fatty liver disease.

The test itself is straightforward and patient-friendly. You lie comfortably on your back while a small probe is placed over the liver area. Gentle vibrations pass through the liver tissue, allowing the system to analyze stiffness and fat content in real time. The entire exam typically takes 10–15 minutes, requires no sedation, and you can return to normal activities immediately afterward.

Who Benefits Most From FibroScan

FibroScan is particularly helpful for patients with fatty liver disease, abnormal liver enzymes, diabetes, obesity, metabolic syndrome, alcohol-related liver disease, or chronic viral hepatitis.

It is also valuable for patients who are actively working on lifestyle changes and want to objectively track whether those efforts are improving liver health over time.

Because the test is non-invasive, it can be repeated safely to monitor trends rather than relying on one-time snapshots.

How FibroScan Helps Guide Care Decisions

One of the most important benefits of FibroScan is how it helps guide individualized care. For some patients, reassuring results confirm that lifestyle modification and routine monitoring are appropriate. For others, evidence of fibrosis may prompt closer follow-up or additional evaluation.

FibroScan results can also help guide therapy decisions, including when to consider medical treatments for fatty liver disease in patients with metabolic risk factors. Objective measurements allow both patients and providers to assess response to therapy over time and adjust the care plan as needed.

Direct Access FibroScan at Gastro Office

At Gastro Office, FibroScan is offered as a direct-access diagnostic service, meaning no referral is required. Testing is performed in the office without sedation, and results are reviewed by a gastroenterology specialist. Results are sent to you within two weeks, along with guidance on next steps when appropriate.

Our goal is to remove barriers to liver care and provide clear, actionable information as early as possible.

Taking the Next Step

If you’ve been told you have fatty liver, elevated liver enzymes, or are at risk for liver disease, FibroScan can offer clarity without invasive testing. It’s a practical way to understand where your liver health stands today—and how it’s changing over time.

To learn more or schedule a FibroScan, call 614-385-5900 or contact Gastro Office to arrange an appointment.